Sister Gets Her Bling!

We always look forward to trips to Aggieland. The nostalgia of revisiting our old stomping grounds, the place we first met and the home of the Fightin' Texas Aggies just brings a sense of pride to us that is pretty much irreplaceable. This past weekend, however, we were filled with even more pride and excitement upon our return to College Station, as we were not only channeling our college past and Aggie spirit, but we were celebrating the biggest milestone of Kirby's college career-- Aggie Ring Day!

We surprised Kirby with our arrival on Friday afternoon, just early enough to accompany her to the Alumni Center to pick up her bling. She had no idea we would be there for every bit of the festivities, despite our long 6 hour drive and work schedules, but the look on her face when we showed up on her doorstep was absolutely priceless! The incredibly rainy (we're talking monsoon-style) weather wasn't exactly conducive to cute outfits, big hair or picture taking, but we made the most of the day nonetheless and celebrated with Kirby and her three roommates and closest friends. Later that night, we headed to Bee Creek Park and got nice and cozy with the rather large crowd of people that came to cheer on Kirby and her fellow dunkers in the continued downpour. Our awesome friends Ty, Lanna, and Carrie all made the trip to College Station for the weekend, so we had tons of fun spending time with them, too. How lucky are we to have the kind of friends that will drive more than an hour to hang out in the rain just to cheer my sister on at her Ring Dunk? They're absolutely the best.

Sister chugged that beer like it was her job, finishing first among all the girls in 47 seconds and making her family (especially Dad) incredibly proud. I've been proud of Kirby through her entire college career, but something about seeing that Aggie ring on her finger just made it all seem that much more real. Can't believe my sissy is all grown up and in her senior year of college!

Kirby and Shannon-- BFF's since Kinder!

Showing off our bling

Hayli, Caitlin, Meagan and Kirby- the fabulous four!

Proud Ags!

BFF's since Kinder and their mamas

Another close-up of the rings (which are much prettier than wet hair, but who's keeping track)

Proud parents with their Aggie girl

Look at that bling!

The proudest moment of my weekend... presenting my sis with her very own Aggie ring. Whoop!

Now let the dunk begin...

Getting pumped pre-dunk

One last photo op

And it begins...

Chugging like a champ!

Almost done...

She did it! Fightin' Texas Aggie class of 2014! 

 Seeing this girl made my weekend. Love ya, Roo!

Carrie, Shannon, me and Lanna

The next day, Cody and our friend Luke watched the Ags BTHO SMU at Kyle Field while the girls shopped. I was super excited to start picking up a few things for the nursery and to begin Hayes' wardrobe--priorities, people! Auntay Kay (as Kirby has dubbed herself) made sure he has a couple of gameday outfits and his first Aggie baseball cap, and GG (mom's official name, which stands for Gorgeous Grandma) ensured that he has an Aggie romper, so he is already well on his way to bleeding maroon just like his mama and daddy. This was definitely one of our best weekends in Aggieland, with countless memories made!